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March 4: Legal Studies lecture

Lending risk and language

UD's Institute for Financial Services Analytics recently held its third annual conference, featuring research and discussions on risk management Read more

Top financial analysts

UD students Mike Gunderson, Evgeniy Savov and Phillip Flesch won the Philadelphia regional CFA Challenge and will compete in the national competition in April. Read more

March 12: NET/WORK

UD's Horn Program and Career Services Center will host a NET/WORK jobs fair on Thursday, March 12, featuring leading technology companies. Read more

Hen Hatch semifinalists

The Horn Program's Hen Hatch competition has announced 21 semifinalist teams, whose startup ideas will compete in March for a chance to advance to the final round. Read more

Basketball boost

The Slam Dunk to the Beach tournament contributed more than $1 million to the local economy, according to a Delaware Sports Commission study completed by UD's Center for Applied Business and Economic Research. Read more

March 17: Corporate governance symposium

UD's Weinberg Center will host the Corporate Governance Symposium on March 17, analyzing governance issues of critical importance to institutional investors. Read more

Spin In Showcase

From brainstorming to beta testing, young innovators at the University of Delaware are teaming up to conquer real-life technical difficulties and business challenges. Read more

Economic forecast

During UD's 10th annual Economic Forecast, experts and professionals offered their predictions on economic trends of the coming years. Read more

Feb. 20, 27: Free Lunch Fridays

UD's Horn Program in Entrepreneurship will host accomplished entrepreneurs during Free Lunch Friday events. Read more

A perfect fit

University of Delaware alumnus Kevin Flammia has co-founded R.F. Madison, a menswear brand for tall men who are not included in traditional apparel sizing. Read more

March 1: Hospitality management career fair

All University of Delaware students are invited to the March 1 Hospitality Management Career Fair, where more then 50 companies will offer interviews. Read more

I-Corps applications open

UD students, faculty and staff are invited to apply to the I-Corps Sites Program, which provides resources to those with STEM-based startup ideas. Read more

Most impactful

Charles Elson, UD professor of finance and director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, is ranked number 29 on Ethisphere's 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics list. Read more

Feb. 5: Spin In Student Showcase

Four projects demonstrating how student know-how can solve problems for early-stage entrepreneurs will be featured during the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships-hosted Spin In Student Showcase on Thursday, Feb. 5. Read more

A new era

Era fashion and apparel company, recently created by three Delaware students, donates to philanthropic organizations with each purchase. Read more

New master's program

A multidisciplinary master's degree in entrepreneurship and design at UD will accept its first cohort of students this year. Read more

In memoriam

Lawrence P. Donnelly, former chairperson of the University of Delaware Department of Economics, passed away on Jan. 6, 2015, at his home in Alpine, Wyoming. Read more

Feb. 3: Economic Forecast

Business and economic experts will visit UD on Feb. 3 for the 2015 February Economic Forecast, which also will feature a Twitter conversation. Read more

Feb. 19: IFSA annual conference

The third annual conference of UD's Institute for Financial Services Analytics will host speakers from the University, IBM and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read more

Diversity challenges

The University of Delaware's 10th Employee Development Roundtable brought together business leaders from throughout the region for a discussion focused on workforce diversity. Read more

Firefly research

UD conducted the first official study of Dover's Firefly Music Festival, finding that it contributed $68 million to the regional economy. Read more

Jan. 21: Lunch and Learn

UD's Venture Development Center will host expert Judith Giordan for a "Lunch and Learn" event on Jan. 21. Read more

International finalists

UD students and an alumna are part of the Aster Center team that was selected as a national finalist in the Global Startup Battle and progressed to the international round. Read more

Young investors

UD's Center for Economics Education and Entrepreneurship works with Delaware teachers to bring the Stock Market Game to their classrooms. Read more

Olympic activities

UD's Matt Robinson, who has been active with a variety of Olympic programs, recently made a presentation at the Americas Best Practices Symposium on National Olympic Committee Management and Sport Performance in Miami. Read more

Nobel Prize videos

Videos are now available in which UD faculty experts explain the work that won this year's Nobel Prizes. Read more

Lerner graduate celebration

Last week the University of Delaware's Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics celebrated graduate students who will earn their degrees during fall and Winter Session. Read more

3-Minute Pitch

Freshmen studying business administration at UD participated in the 3-Minute Pitch competition, presenting their ideas for start-up companies. Read more

Delaware Law Issues Update

The Delaware Law Issues Update hosted by UD's Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance provided expert perspectives on legal and corporate governance issues in the past and future. Read more

Sommelier certification

This year, UD students studying beverage management have the opportunity to receive their first-level certification as wine experts. Read more